Last quarter's Pulse of Industrial Supply identified a significant divergence in the percentage of digital sales for smaller distributors vs large distributors. Perhaps its the customer base? It could be investments in eCommerce technology and product data. It could be marketing. But it could also be that smaller distributors are not being customer friendly, … [Read more...] about Converting POs to Digital Commerce, and a Christmas Offer
2025 Q3 Pulse of Industrial Supply Report
Over the past few weeks, we’ve been sharing quarterly reports from distributors and manufacturers in the industrial supply space. For the most part the earnings, topline and bottom line, have been good / met expectations. The drivers – industrial market performance and tariffs, especially since tariffs increase pricing, so, sales dollar volume inevitably goes up. Here’s … [Read more...] about 2025 Q3 Pulse of Industrial Supply Report
Grainger – Slow Growth in Q3. Indicative of Industrial Market?
Grainger reported 3Q 2025 results on October 31, 2025, with sales of $4.7 billion, up 6.1%, or 5.4% on a daily, constant currency basis. Overall, the results show continued steady growth and profitability amidst muted market demand. While the current government shutdown may have some impact on Grainger, given that about 4% of sales are to the federal government, it … [Read more...] about Grainger – Slow Growth in Q3. Indicative of Industrial Market?
Distribution Solutions Group – Strength in All Segments
Distribution Solutions Group, which serves the MRO, OEM and industrial technologies markets, announced their 3Q 2025 earnings results on October 30, showing a stronger than expected 10.7% growth in total sales, to $518 million. DSG Delivers Growth Organic sales grew 6% and 3.1% sequentially, over 2Q 2025. It was highlighted that all segments grew, led by Gexpro Services … [Read more...] about Distribution Solutions Group – Strength in All Segments
Gain Industry Insights. Participate in the Q3 Pulse of Industrial Supply Survey
Industrial Supply Trends is continuing our quarterly series of gaining marketplace insights and sharing it with you, helping you benchmark your performance. The Q3 Pulse of Industrial Supply survey is now open, until September 24th. Results will be shared the first week in October. We need input from distributors, manufacturers, and independent manufacturer … [Read more...] about Gain Industry Insights. Participate in the Q3 Pulse of Industrial Supply Survey
